Arnold Clayton Maness

Mr. Maness was born Jan. 1, 1937 in Moore County, N.C., where he grew up and attended nearby Asheboro High School.

In his early years, he worked at hosiery knitting mills. He went on to marry Sarah Prevette and eventually moved to Florida.

After moving to Florida, Mr. Maness worked and lived in the Miami area for approximately 30 years. After working in all facets of construction, Mr. Maness received a constructor’s license for high-rise developments. Many jobs were done with his brother Farrell, who later moved back to North Carolina.

In 1974, Mr. Maness moved to Lake Placid, Fla., to work in duplex development.

Upon moving to Lake Placid, he met Gertrude Buck, and they were married on Aug. 9, 1975. In 1981, the family moved to Tampa, Fla., for eight years and then to the Atlanta area where Mr. Maness lived out the duration of his days.